Leu Numismatik AG
Web Auction 18 18-21 Dec 2021
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Faustus Cornelius Sulla, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.10 g, 7 h), Rome. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus to right; behind, scepter; above, S•C. Rev. Three trophies; to left, jug; to right, lituus; in exergue, monogram of Faustus. Babelon (Cornelia) 63. Crawford 426/3. RBW 1528. Sydenham 884. Light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.
From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.